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UPDATE: MCW Minister objects to package increase for BVIPA Managing Director

Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool is not prepared to take the resolution to increase the re-numeration package for the BVI Ports Authority Managing Director to Cabinet. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Claude Skelton-Cline is the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA). The BVIPA Board has since been asked to reconsider the resolution to increase the Managing Director’s package. Photo: Facebook
Mr Claude Skelton-Cline is the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA). The BVIPA Board has since been asked to reconsider the resolution to increase the Managing Director’s package. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “As Minister for Communications and Works I wish to advise that I am not prepared to take the resolution to increase the re-numeration package for the BVI Ports Authority Managing Director to Cabinet,” were the emphatic words of Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool today March 15, 2013.

This follows an alleged attempt by the Ports Authority Board to increase the package of the Managing Director, Claude Skelton-Cline without Cabinet’s approval.

The BVI Ports Authority Board has since been asked to reconsider the resolution to increase the Managing Director’s package.

Speaking to reporters at a short press conference following the Contract Signing at the Office of the Premier today between Government and FDL Consult Inc. for the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, Hon. Vanterpool said he was not prepared to take the resolution to cabinet, which he said he learnt about from the press but has since let his objections known to the Managing Director.

"I was surprised by the resolution," said Hon. Vanterpool. "I learnt about the resolution through the press, to be truthful."

When contacted by Virgin Islands News Online, Mr Cline confirmed he was aware of Minister Vanterpool's decision.

He said the Minister would not need to contact him on the matter but rather the board since it would be the board to make their decision on the matter.

The Office of the BVIPA Board Chairman, Mr Edward DeCastro said he (DeCastro) was not available to take a call.

53 Responses to “UPDATE: MCW Minister objects to package increase for BVIPA Managing Director”

  • Viper 1 (15/03/2013, 14:32) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    That's the way it should be always. The persons on the PAB full of fart.
    • talk girl talk (15/03/2013, 16:21) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
      good on the effort Hon. Vanterpool, but at this stage of the game you are pissing into the wind..... NDP GOT TO GO
  • dog (15/03/2013, 14:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    he has a radio programme, and other irons in the fire. He is new to a job he is ill-equipped or trained for. Why does he deserve a raise?
    • @ dog (15/03/2013, 17:02) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      You had to spoil the fun by pointing out something sensible.
      • NDP to the bone (16/03/2013, 05:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Instead of doing what the people elected them to do, they are wasting time and energy making confusion with each other when they are not busy indulging in their personal and private pocket filling and fund-raising pastimes. Behave, or else...
  • Mr. Vigilante (15/03/2013, 14:44) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    That claud is soo fraud. No wonder he did not beat alvin. Hon mark, you didnt know. You see mister minister dont try to silence the media, you was enlighten about the suituation.
  • SCBMC (15/03/2013, 14:55) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ed, I shame on you.... Please repent in church SMH
  • Look! (15/03/2013, 15:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hey all of this is DAMAGE CONTROL that he is trying to fulfill at this time. Just like Mitt Romney 47% of the poor will not vote for him. My message to Hon. Mark is if you are not aware of the decisions made behind your back and the initiative was not going to go to Cabinet for approval, imagine what else is being done behind your back, in front of your nose and all around you. No matter the decision at this point, the damage is done and show that the people who is hired under NDP administration is out to sink this country with all sorts of scampish deals and it will come back to haunt you all in the next General Election.
    • NDP ALLLLL THE WAY! (15/03/2013, 15:42) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      Boss please. Anybody with sense know that while each party has their issues, NDP is still currently the better Government to lead the country. It is a proven fact.
      • u say (15/03/2013, 16:27) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
        the opposition parties VIP and PPA need to get on the road.
        • NDP ALLLL THE WAY! (15/03/2013, 16:37) Like (3) Dislike (23) Reply
          Get on the road and do what? The only saving grace for PPA is Shaina and I'm sure by now she has come to her senses. NDP will put Shaina up against the Bummer in the 1st for 2015, tell them I say so!
    • Yes (15/03/2013, 16:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      i swear you getting to post the same thing in both places. Guess you could not think of anything else. Get a life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • THE CRITIC SAYS (15/03/2013, 15:22) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    ...YOU ALL TOO OUT OF ORDER...THE POOR TAX PAYERS' DOLLAR...SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!
    • space station (16/03/2013, 05:23) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      If negative publicity and bad press was a crime, the education and culture minister and Claude Cline would be doing life in prison without parole.
  • ooooo (15/03/2013, 15:34) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    pure lies
    • x factor (15/03/2013, 17:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Like my grandfather used to say, save your pennies and spend within your limits....two of them are the same two crooks
  • under the bus (15/03/2013, 16:07) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    look how they throw claude under the bus well saw
  • qc (15/03/2013, 16:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you Mr. vantrpool
    • Sue (15/03/2013, 17:29) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      How about reconsidering his appointment and firing his backside??? Be bold Mr. Minister..if you want to impress we.
  • rat tal (15/03/2013, 16:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a misuse of public money...no wonder we are broke.
  • Liat 521 (15/03/2013, 16:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mark just lookin political cover but do not let our greedy politicians lead us down the same path.
    • black boy (15/03/2013, 19:53) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
      Since the NDP took office the BVI = Dirt and grime, Traffic jams, Hopeless poverty, Sweltering heat, Political corruption, race clashes , Broken phones, Voodoo on the rise, Rickety roads, Barbarism, Communism, Socialism, Drug boat, Teen Pregnancy. So yes definitely not a place for us to make it anymore, but for who got power to get rich quick!!!
      • DarkVader (15/03/2013, 23:50) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        You sound stupid. These problems are nothing new. They have been here sice Jesus was a little boy. Always trying to play the blame game.
  • tell the truth (15/03/2013, 17:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    lawd ah mussy look how Mark friend at Platinum and he conspired to embarrass Claude.....the D is a powerful tool
  • Virgin Son (15/03/2013, 18:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    both Vanterpool and Cline are loose cannons
    • headline (16/03/2013, 04:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree with you Virgin Son, these two loose cannons will soon blow up each other, but will sink the ship in the process....
  • This is it (15/03/2013, 18:52) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    "When contacted by Virgin Islands News Online, Mr Cline confirmed he was aware of Minister Vanterpool's decision. He said the Minister would not need to contact him on the matter but rather the board since it would be the board to make their decision on the matter."

    This clearly shows me that the director was really looking for a raise and he got the job last december according to the info. so in the space of 3 months he need more money than what he getting? What about the people who getting $25,000 a year and have to pay rent, car loan, food, supplies for their kids for school, and travel (alot of families take their kids on holiday esp. if they are doing excellent in school). $105,000 and you still asking for more, do you even have conscience.
  • one eye roster (15/03/2013, 19:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Doh worry the NDP will re-christen Skelton-Cline a "Founding father" in a few days.....
  • shaw (15/03/2013, 22:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    so he can say NO to something... I wish NDP would say NO more often with some of these huge projects we don't have the money or expertise for. Do the basics with civil services. They would get more respect if they said NO more often.
  • wise-up (15/03/2013, 23:31) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    can someone please give me a call 555-5555; i thought this Cline man was a PASTOR...what "working" exprence he have in Ports.!!!!! another political appointment by NDP
  • GoonSquad (15/03/2013, 23:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I know most of you who blogging well know that the elected ministers do not know all. The Chairman (when caught with his pans down) said he would now take it to cabinet after the leak got out. As a past civil servant have seen some of us bury ministers. They get blame for a lot f things they know nothing about. Cline is not easy and he can talk anyone not anything.
  • ABC (16/03/2013, 00:10) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Claud has no conscience but the members of the Board including the Chairman, are all guilty of misuse of authority.
  • USA student (16/03/2013, 05:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Too much party indiscipline, and no change in sight
    • fish (17/03/2013, 07:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      It is the fact that Claude and he board does not seem to acknowledge they did something wrong that is amazing and shocking
  • voter (16/03/2013, 09:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr Minister
    You can fool some of the people some of the time but not all people all the time. We still have common sense.
    Stop insulting our intelligence.
  • ova @ out (16/03/2013, 10:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Seems like claude is an outcase
  • world news (16/03/2013, 10:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lord have mercy on our land we demand a new election now!
    • yes we can (17/03/2013, 06:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      HERE WE GO AGAIN FOLKS! It seems to me that Government has made every endeavor to appoint persons of a questionable background to positions of authority, leaving one to wonder why this situation keep repeating itself.
  • There is MORE (16/03/2013, 15:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Claud is right. He was quite comfortable until he get to know that the chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission just raise Karia pay to $95,000 for doing nothing, so he demand his board to pay he more. All you need to know faks before you speak. Claud right, he running a whole body ten times the size of Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, why should she who even aint the head get $95,0000, and he settle for $105.000
    • ABC (17/03/2013, 14:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      The Board raised her salary from $65,000 to $95,000 on Mark's instructions. See what he did at Water & Sewage ? same difference. Dr. Smith will sit flat on his a$$ and allow this man to destablize his Government. What a shame.
  • set up (16/03/2013, 16:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    skelton-Cline watch out this is a set up!
  • react (17/03/2013, 05:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The country will not attract outside investment when these same elements controls elected government.



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